A/N: 117 words, that's about double one of the other chapters...

CHAPTER ELEVEN

Greg was lying on his bed, staring at the ceiling, daydreaming about Nick, and listening to some music. His cell phone rang. Greg flicked the CD on pause, and put his phone to his ear. "Hello?"

"Hey Greg," came the reply. "It's Nick."

"Hey," said Greg, grinning. "What's up?"

"I booked my flight to Dallas," said Nick.

"When do you go?" asked Greg.

"Sunday morning," said Nick.

"Can I give you a lift?" asked Greg.

"If it's not too much trouble," said Nick.

"Oh, it's no trouble," said Greg.

"Cool, thanks," said Nick. "If you could come pick me up around 8am?"

"8am?" said Greg. "Sure."

"Thanks," said Nick. "See you then."

"Bye," said Greg, hanging up.

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A/N: Why are you complaining? Is 117 words not enough? Fine, I give in, here's part two...

CHAPTER ELEVEN - PART TWO

"Well, have fun, and good luck," said Greg. "Bring me back an 'I love Dallas' tee-shirt."

Nick laughed. "I'll see what I can do."

Greg hugged Nick, and watched him disappear down the departure tunnel. He was going to miss Nick, even though he'd only be gone for five days. Greg went home, and curled up on the couch with Ben and Jerry. He put on a DVD, and fell asleep. He'd told Nick to phone him to let him know he was safe, but Nick didn't ring for two days. Greg really missed him, and he wanted him back. The phone rang. "Hello?"

"Hey, it's me," said Nick.

"So, a two day flight from Vegas to Dallas?" said Greg. "You should ask for your money back."

"Yeah, sorry about that," said Nick.

"So have you told them yet?" asked Greg.

"I'm trying to find the right time," said Nick.

"Nick, there is no right time," said Greg. "Just go and tell them right now. Be honest, be confident, and don't let them tell you what you're feeling isn't real."

"Okay," said Nick. "Let's do this."

"Yeah!" said Greg. "Good luck."

"Thanks," said Nick. "I'll call you later."

"Uh huh," said Greg.

"Bye-ee," said Nick.

"Bye," said Greg, hanging up. He went and put a small pizza in the oven.

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A/N: Next time round, Nick comes back from Dallas. How will his family take the news?